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How to get fromIndiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis to Washingtonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis to Washington by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    4h 5m
    $954–1,604

  2. Fly Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 51m
    $81–437

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    13h 21m
    $92–164

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    18h 59m
    $220–480

  5. Drive 561.8 mi

    1. Drive from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis to Washingtoncar car 561.8 mi
    10h 8m
    $103–149

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4h 56m
    $406–1,656

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CVG - DCA
    6h 7m
    $115–1,234

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis to Washington by foot and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, IN, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis to Washington Union Station via Indianapolis and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 21m.

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